See Christina Aguilera's Style Evolution — from 'Genie in a Bottle' to Revisiting the Classic 25 Years Later

Mar. 15, 2025

Christina Aguilera.Photo:SGranitz/WireImage; Stefanie Keenan/Getty

SGranitz/WireImage; Stefanie Keenan/Getty

You can’t discuss ’00s pop icons without bringing upChristina Aguilera.At just 18 years old, the powerhouse singer made her debut in 1999 with her self-titled album and it didn’t take long before the record became an instant classic. With songs such as “Genie in a Bottle,” ‘What A Girl Wants," “So Emotional” and “I Turn to You,“Christina Aguilerareceived major acclaim from fans and critics.In the following years the former Disney Mouseketeer churned out hit after hit —Dirrty, Lady Marmalade, Ain’t No Other Man, Candyman, Hurt– and solidified her place as pop culture royalty.Just recently, Aguileracelebrated the 25th anniversaryof her debut album and tapped modern-day pop stars such asSabrina CarpenterandMachine Gun Kellyto mark the milestone anniversary.As we continue to celebrate and replay one of the most essential albums of the early aughts, look back at Christina Aguilera’s style evolution.

You can’t discuss ’00s pop icons without bringing upChristina Aguilera.

At just 18 years old, the powerhouse singer made her debut in 1999 with her self-titled album and it didn’t take long before the record became an instant classic. With songs such as “Genie in a Bottle,” ‘What A Girl Wants,” “So Emotional” and “I Turn to You,“Christina Aguilerareceived major acclaim from fans and critics.

In the following years the former Disney Mouseketeer churned out hit after hit —Dirrty, Lady Marmalade, Ain’t No Other Man, Candyman, Hurt– and solidified her place as pop culture royalty.

Just recently, Aguileracelebrated the 25th anniversaryof her debut album and tapped modern-day pop stars such asSabrina CarpenterandMachine Gun Kellyto mark the milestone anniversary.

As we continue to celebrate and replay one of the most essential albums of the early aughts, look back at Christina Aguilera’s style evolution.

01of 232024Christina Aguilera.Stefanie Keenan/Getty ImagesNo one does leopard print like a 2000s queen. For her 25th Anniversary Celebration, Christina Aguilera walked the red carpet rocking a purple leopard print body suit, with a furry jacket on top!

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2024

Christina Aguilera.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images

Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images

No one does leopard print like a 2000s queen. For her 25th Anniversary Celebration, Christina Aguilera walked the red carpet rocking a purple leopard print body suit, with a furry jacket on top!

02of 232024Christina Aguilera/YouTubeFor her 25th anniversary performance, Aguilera was draped in gold from top to bottom.

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Christina Aguilera/YouTube

For her 25th anniversary performance, Aguilera was draped in gold from top to bottom.

03of 232023Christina Aguilera attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Karwai Tang/WireImageFor the 2023Vanity FairOscar Party, Xtina opted for a sultry black number with a statement neckline and silver accessories that matched her glam.

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2023

Christina Aguilera attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Karwai Tang/WireImage

For the 2023Vanity FairOscar Party, Xtina opted for a sultry black number with a statement neckline and silver accessories that matched her glam.

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2022

For a Pride event in Los Angeles in June, Christina Aguilera paired her rainbow ensemble with minimal makeup and high-volume, platinum blonde hair.

05of 232021Brian Friedman/ShutterstockThe singer brought the va-va-voom to the 2021 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, adding drama with her lined eyes and red hair.

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2021

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The singer brought the va-va-voom to the 2021 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, adding drama with her lined eyes and red hair.

06of 232020Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicFor theMulanpremiere, Aguilera took it back even more, with light eyes and her favorite bold red lip.

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2020

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For theMulanpremiere, Aguilera took it back even more, with light eyes and her favorite bold red lip.

07of 232019Christina Aguilera.Kevin Mazur/GettyThe singer continued her somewhat toned-down streak for the 2019 American Music Awards, going with a dramatic eye paired with nude lips and cheeks.

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2019

Christina Aguilera.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The singer continued her somewhat toned-down streak for the 2019 American Music Awards, going with a dramatic eye paired with nude lips and cheeks.

08of 232017Emma McIntyre/AMA2017/GettyNo makeup, no problem. The singer stepped out in November at the American Music Awards wearing barely any makeup, and most recently, posed on the cover ofPaperMagazineflaunting her freckles.“I’m at the place, even musically, where it’s a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty,” she said.

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2017

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No makeup, no problem. The singer stepped out in November at the American Music Awards wearing barely any makeup, and most recently, posed on the cover ofPaperMagazineflaunting her freckles.

“I’m at the place, even musically, where it’s a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty,” she said.

09of 232016Before embracing a more toned-down look, Aguilera debuted some of her most daring beauty looks — like this purple hairstyle — when she was a judge onThe Voice.

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2016

Before embracing a more toned-down look, Aguilera debuted some of her most daring beauty looks — like this purple hairstyle — when she was a judge onThe Voice.

10of 232014Steve Jennings/GettyOne look she’ll never let go of: classic, Old Hollywood-style side-swept hair paired with a bold red lip and tons of lashes, which she rocked often during her Moulin Rouge era.

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2014

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One look she’ll never let go of: classic, Old Hollywood-style side-swept hair paired with a bold red lip and tons of lashes, which she rocked often during her Moulin Rouge era.

11of 232016Kevin Winter/GettyDuring one of her many hair changes in 2016, Aguilera swapped her blonde hair for a bold shade of auburn, a hue she complemented with a red lip to perform at the “Hillary Clinton: She’s With Us” concert.

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During one of her many hair changes in 2016, Aguilera swapped her blonde hair for a bold shade of auburn, a hue she complemented with a red lip to perform at the “Hillary Clinton: She’s With Us” concert.

12of 232012Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesBright colors have never been out of the star’s reach — like the time she matched her hot pink highlights to her pink lips onThe Voice.

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2012

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Bright colors have never been out of the star’s reach — like the time she matched her hot pink highlights to her pink lips onThe Voice.

13of 232011Jason Merritt/GettyNo matter how far she takes her looks, she’ll always revert back to a classic look.

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2011

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No matter how far she takes her looks, she’ll always revert back to a classic look.

14of 232010GettyA short, chin-length golden blonde bob made its way into her ever-changing hairstyle rotation, marking one of her most drastic cuts to date.

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2010

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A short, chin-length golden blonde bob made its way into her ever-changing hairstyle rotation, marking one of her most drastic cuts to date.

15of 232008Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicRecords weren’t the only thing she took platinum: 2008 marked Aguilera’s year of bright blonde hair and blunt bangs.

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2008

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Records weren’t the only thing she took platinum: 2008 marked Aguilera’s year of bright blonde hair and blunt bangs.

16of 232008Kevin Winter/GettySticking with her white-blonde hue, the pop icon paired her ringlets with even shorter, choppy fringe.

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Sticking with her white-blonde hue, the pop icon paired her ringlets with even shorter, choppy fringe.

17of 232004Mike Blake/LandovTo take home a Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocalist for “Beautiful” in 2004, Christina sported black flapper-style finger waves and a magenta lip.

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2004

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To take home a Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocalist for “Beautiful” in 2004, Christina sported black flapper-style finger waves and a magenta lip.

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2003

19of 232001Steve Granitz/WireImageIn 2001, a blonde braid-accented, voluminous ‘do was basically a “casual” look for Aguilera.

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2001

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In 2001, a blonde braid-accented, voluminous ‘do was basically a “casual” look for Aguilera.

20of 232001Steve Granitz/WireImageHer “Dirrty” braid phase lasted almost a year. The singer rocked small, multicolored braids, similar to the look she wore in thehit song’s music video.

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Her “Dirrty” braid phase lasted almost a year. The singer rocked small, multicolored braids, similar to the look she wore in thehit song’s music video.

21of 232000Steve Granitz/WireImageSay hello to the reason black eye liner and spray tans became a thing in the new millennium.

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2000

Say hello to the reason black eye liner and spray tans became a thing in the new millennium.

22of 232000SGranitz/WireImageThe Best New Artist winner paired her first Grammy award with silver hair to match her chain mail dress and bright blue eye liner.

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The Best New Artist winner paired her first Grammy award with silver hair to match her chain mail dress and bright blue eye liner.

23of 231999Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImageBefore she discovered crimpers and liner pens, Aguilera wore lavender eye liner and her shiny blonde hair in a shoulder-length lob.

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1999

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Before she discovered crimpers and liner pens, Aguilera wore lavender eye liner and her shiny blonde hair in a shoulder-length lob.

source: people.com